Creating a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID)
A step-by-step video to help parents log in, complete, and sign their child’s FAFSA using an FSA ID.
A guide for parents
This video contains helpful information for parents of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applicants. It helps parents navigate the FAFSA process—from logging in, to filling out, to signing their child’s FAFSA using their FSA ID.
For information on creating an FSA ID, Federal Student Aid also offers a video with detailed instructions on how to create an FSA ID.
Units & resources
- Financial Aid Checklist PDF
- Financial Aid FAQs PDF
- Financial Aid Forms PAGE
- Rights and Responsibilities PAGE
- Parents and Families PAGE
- Creating a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) PAGE
- Tuition and Fees PAGE
- Financial Aid Status PDF
- When the Financial Aid Package Is Not Enough PDF
- Financial Aid Repeat Course Policy PDF
FAFSA & getting started
Students seeking federal financial aid are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Jackson State University’s priority deadline is April 15th each year.
CARES Act Emergency Assistance for Students — learn about emergency assistance available to eligible students.
Service Timeline for Submitted Documents
To prevent a delay in processing your documents, please be sure to:
- Verify documents are filled completely, legible, and signed.
- Check that documents that require a signature have HANDWRITTEN signatures; no typed or electronic signatures are acceptable.
- Verify that all documents contain the student’s name and J-Number.
*Business days do not include weekends, holidays, and all other unspecified days the University is closed.
Division of Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
P.O. Box 17065
Jackson, MS 39217
Fax: (601) 979-2237